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New extension for Glencovitt National School in Ballybofey

  Funding has been granted by The Department of Education to build an additional classroom at Glencovitt National School in Ballybofey. The commitment means that the school is now in a position to seek planning permission for the extension, and proceed to construction stage. The school currently has 85 pupils, with 4 mainstream Teachers, an

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25 people awaiting admission to Letterkenny University Hospital

There were 25 people awaiting admission to Letterkenny University Hospital this morning. According to the latest figures from the INMO 16 people were on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further 9 were waiting in wards or overflow areas. Nationally there were 451 people waiting to be admitted to hospitals across the country today

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Local Counicllor welcomes news that bin charges will not begin next month

It’s reported this morning that pay-by-weight bin charges won’t now kick in next month. The cost-by-kilo plan was due to apply from January with people opting in before July. However the system is now being seen as too inflexible and more time is to be given to coming up with a range of pricing options.

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Calls for more funding in flood prevention measures in Donegal

A Donegal County Councillor is reiterating his call for more funding in flood prevention measures in Donegal. The call comes following the anniversary of the second of two floods which hit Finn Valley last year causing extensive damage to many homes and businesses in the area. Local Councillor Gary Doherty says while there has been

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Talks have begun for ‘tidy island initiative’ for Tory Island

A major clean up has concluded on Tory Island which has sparked further talks about a ‘tidy island initiative’ there. Almost 20 loads of rubbish were removed from the island over the past week with 20,000 euro also being announced for a holding bay for recycling on the island. Councillor Michael Colm Mac Giolla Easbig

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Ciaran Gallagher to stay at Finn Harps but Tony McNamee returns to Swilly Rovers

Goalkeeper Ciaran Gallagher has signed a new contract with Finn Harps for the 2017 season. Manager Ollie Horgan says the decision of the 24-year-old to agreed terms is a huge boost as he continues the work of building a squad that can compete in what will be a hugely competitive League of Ireland Premier Division.

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Donegal has the lowest rate of legal separation in the state

Donegal has the lowest rate of judicial separations in the country. The least amount of legal split ups was recorded in Donegal, with 66 divorces or judicial separations per 100,000 people, followed by Longford and Leitrim. Official figures show that County Carlow has the highest divorce and legal seraration rate in the country, with 150

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Ards Forest Park included in initiative to maximise tourism potential of Coillte sites

Ards Forest Park near Creeslough has been included in a €550,000 partnership between Failte Ireland and Coillte to maximise the tourism potential of five forest sites across the country. Donegal is also expected to benefit from a sixth project to develop facilities/services for motorhomes at sites along the Wild Atlantic Way. The governnment says significant

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Ulster Senior League results

Ulster Senior League Results  – Sunday, December 4: Derry City 2 v 3 Letterkenny Rvs Derry scorers: Mattie Doherty, Sean McBride Letterkenny scorers: Ryan Gildea, David Shovlin, Darren McIlwaine   Fanad Utd 1 v 2 Cockhill Celtic Fanad scorer: John McGarvey Cockhill scorers: Garbhan Friel, Gerry Gill   Played Friday night: Swilly Rovers 0 v

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St Eunan’s win Paul McGirr Ulster U16 Final for first time

Paul McGirr Ulster U16 Final result: St Eunan’s 6-10 v 1-06 Warrenpoint St Eunan’s won the Paul McGirr Ulster U16 Final today by beating Warrenpoint. They are first-time winners of the competition, and only the second ever Donegal side, to lift the cup. It was a comfortable victory for the Letterkenny side (pictured above, last

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St Eunan’s management and players celebrate history in the Paul McGirr Cup

St Eunan’s of Letterkenny were celebrating today after making a piece of club history in the Paul McGirr Cup. The club’s under-16 footballers win the competition today for the first time. Manager Pauric Ryan and captain Eoin O’Boyle revealed their delight after today’s 6-10 to 1-06 victory against Warrenpoint. They spoke with Highland Radio’s GAA

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Rugby results

Selected rugby results – Saturday, December 03: Ulster Championship Division 3 Letterkenny 8 v 11 Holywood Ballymoney 28 – 08 Strabane   Ulster Bank League, Division 2B MU Barnhall 41 v 03 City of Derry   The Ulster Millar McCall Wylie Junior Cup Omagh 13 v 6 Coleraine   Ulster League, Junior 5 Inishowen 50

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Bonagee United’s Italian player Francesco Crisci going back to Italy

Bonagee United’s Italian midfielder Francesco Crisci has said arrivederci to the Ulster Senior League in style. Crisci has been based in Letterkenny since May past, working with the Donegal Youth Service, but he will now return to Italy. He has been playing with Bonagee United in the Ulster Senior League and scored a cracking second

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UK’s Attorney General speaks out ahead of a British Supreme Court hearing on Brexit begins next week

The UK’s Attorney General says the judges who ruled against ministers over leaving the EU should not “relegate the outcome of the referendum.” A British Supreme Court hearing starts next week to decide whether the Prime Minister can begin the exit process – or whether Parliament has to back it first. Jeremy Wright, the UK

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Warning for business owners after Dublin based criminal gang target shops in Letterkenny

An urgent warning has been issued to business owners in Letterkenny after a number of businesses have been scammed with stolen, false or forged credit cards. Crime Prevention Officer, Sergeant Paul Wallace received reports yesterday evening. He believes retailers were targeted by a Dublin based criminal gang. The gang targeted shops selling high value items

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Calls for an urgent need for full inclusion of people with disabilities in society

There’s an urgent need for full inclusion of people with disabilities in society. That’s according to Fianna Fáil’s Spokesperson on Disability, Margaret Murphy O’Mahony also says that Ireland must urgently ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of Person with Disabilities. Today is International Day for People with Disabilities, which aims to promote an understanding

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People encouraged to shop local as part of Small Business Saturday

We’re being encouraged to shop local – in a bid to save jobs. Today is Small Business Saturday – an initiative aimed at supporting the 280-thousand people who work in retail across the country. It’s been backed by the Taoiseach, the Jobs Minister and Retail Excellence Ireland. The organisation’s Chief Executive is David Fitzsimons:

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TDs asked to vote for weekly payments for people too old to work but too young to claim a pension

TDs will be asked to vote on restoring a weekly payment for people who are too old to work, but too young to claim a pension. Sinn Féin is to table a Dáil motion calling for the return of the State Transitory Pension. The payment was previously given to people who were forced to retire

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Farmer convicted for a polluting discharge to a waterway

A County Derry farmer has been convicted for making a polluting discharge to a waterway. Mr William Steele from Liswatty Road, Coleraine pleaded guilty to the charge at Coleraine Magistrates’ Court. A County Derry farmer has been convicted for making a polluting discharge to a waterway. Mr William Steele from Liswatty Road, Coleraine pleaded guilty

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Donegal Deputy believes Failte Ireland must build on Donegal’s increasing profile

Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue Fianna Fáil believes Failte Ireland must build on Donegal’s increasing profile and invest in tourism initiatives in the county. It comes after Donegal topped National Geographic Traveller’s Cool List for 2017. Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue Fianna Fáil believes Failte Ireland must build on Donegal’s increasing profile and invest in tourism initiatives

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